We are so remiss in not having written in such a long time. Life sure didn’t slow down for us after we moved to Mongolia! Perhaps life in the countryside of Mongolia is a little less hectic, but we are living here in the capital, and thankful to be here!
Our Thanksgiving was nice, though not quite like ‘home’. I (Skye) am the ‘keeper of the culture,’ I suppose (well, the American culture, while we’re living elsewhere) and now we’ve just started our 2nd year of being back here in Mongolia. Last year Thanksgiving was a simple candlelit meal at home on the day itself. This year we repeated that tradition, but also invited Javkhaa’s family to come on Sunday for Thanksgiving too. Cooking for more than just our family on the one burner we have in this apartment was an adventure, but it all turned out okay. The plan for Christmas, though: a one-pot meal! (Yes, that worked out much better—I made Chuckwagon Stew, mmm. Perhaps a new Christmas tradition! :)
If you know Javkhaa, you won’t be surprised when I say that he’s busier than me. Between work, church, the Christian Youth Association (Future Leaders) and a couple of other groups he’s involved with, he stays a moving target. We remain very thankful for his job, and he works with some great people. It hasn’t been without its stressful seasons, though. He needs God’s wisdom and help to persevere and pursue excellence in all he does, to enjoy it, and to shine God’s love into his workplace. Pray that he and a few colleagues can make time for another prayer breakfast soon. (I’d love to find another believer at my school too!)
Wednesday, December 05, 2012
Sunday, December 02, 2012
Busy but trying...
Had a great day on Saturday, despite being a little stressed. The ladies from our lifegroup had planned to get together, and I was trying to organize little gift bags for everyone. Of course the stationery store was closed on the very day I needed it...
Despite that little roadblock, we had a nice afternoon at a local Indian restaurant, talking and chatting and getting to know each other a little better. We missed those who couldn't make it though: one mom whose about ready to give birth to her 3rd, a mom of twins who had just moved and couldn't get away, and another woman who was sick with a fever. :/ Please pray that next time we'll be all be able to participate!
This week grades are due (Wednesday). At least I did give all my exams last week, but most student work has yet to be graded. :/ So... a busy couple of days ahead (not to mention all the planning that remains to be done, both short- and long-term!).
Thanksgiving was a lovely day. Just a quiet evening at home for our second time around here in Mongolia, which is actually a tradition I like. :) Since it's a work-day, it's more relaxing to just prepare smth for ourselves on Thursday night, but this year we invited Javkhaa's family over for Sunday 'dinner' to celebrate as well. It was a fun day. :) For Christmas, though, I need to think of a festive 'one-pot' meal, because it's a challenge to keep things warm with only one burner in our current apartment! ;) I'm thinking of a recipe I have for "Chuckwagon Stew": takes a little extra time to prepare, but it sure is yummy!
That's all for now, back to planning!
(and yes, I am a little bit homesick at this time of year...) sniff sniff!
Despite that little roadblock, we had a nice afternoon at a local Indian restaurant, talking and chatting and getting to know each other a little better. We missed those who couldn't make it though: one mom whose about ready to give birth to her 3rd, a mom of twins who had just moved and couldn't get away, and another woman who was sick with a fever. :/ Please pray that next time we'll be all be able to participate!
This week grades are due (Wednesday). At least I did give all my exams last week, but most student work has yet to be graded. :/ So... a busy couple of days ahead (not to mention all the planning that remains to be done, both short- and long-term!).
Thanksgiving was a lovely day. Just a quiet evening at home for our second time around here in Mongolia, which is actually a tradition I like. :) Since it's a work-day, it's more relaxing to just prepare smth for ourselves on Thursday night, but this year we invited Javkhaa's family over for Sunday 'dinner' to celebrate as well. It was a fun day. :) For Christmas, though, I need to think of a festive 'one-pot' meal, because it's a challenge to keep things warm with only one burner in our current apartment! ;) I'm thinking of a recipe I have for "Chuckwagon Stew": takes a little extra time to prepare, but it sure is yummy!
That's all for now, back to planning!
(and yes, I am a little bit homesick at this time of year...) sniff sniff!
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